Ecologist

Consultant Ecologist
Location: Kent
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Bakerwell is looking to appoint a motivated Consultant Ecologist to join its team in Kent. Offering a varied portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, and public sector developments, this is an excellent opportunity for an ecologist looking to develop their technical skills, gain exposure to a range of ecological work, and progress their career within an established environmental consultancy.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects, work alongside experienced professionals, and continue developing their expertise across protected species surveys, ecological assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).

What You'll Be Joining

You will be joining Bakerwell, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of ecological projects while developing your professional experience. This role would suit an ecologist who enjoys a varied workload, working collaboratively with colleagues and clients, and building on their existing technical knowledge.

Salary & Benefits

£30,000 - £36,000 salary, depending on experience

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Contributory pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Support with protected species licence progression

Varied project portfolio across multiple sectors

Opportunities for career progression and technical development

The Role

Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs)

Conducting protected species surveys and habitat assessments

Contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and reports

Preparing accurate technical reports, survey documentation, and ecological assessments

Liaising with clients, developers, and multidisciplinary project teams

Supporting the delivery of ecological solutions across a range of projects

Ensuring survey work and reporting comply with relevant ecological legislation and guidance

About You

Experience working within an ecological consultancy

Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies

Experience undertaking PEAs, EcIAs, protected species surveys, or BNG assessments

Strong technical report-writing and communication skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Full UK driving licence

Full right to work in the UK

Living in or within a commutable distance of Kent

Why This Role?

Competitive salary of £30,000 - £36,000

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of ecological projects

Supportive environment for professional and technical development

Opportunities to progress your career within the ecology sector

The chance to contribute to projects that support biodiversity and sustainable development

If you are interested in this or other positions within the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack Porter at . We have many more vacancies available on our website, so please visit

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